She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.
Over The Rainbow
Patti LaBelle Lyrics
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There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Patti LaBelle's "Over the Rainbow" is a song that represents hope, optimism, and the power of dreaming. The song is an ode to the idea that somewhere, there lies a magical place where all our dreams come true, and where the troubles simply vanish. The song starts with the singer expressing the idea that there is this place somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, a land that she's heard of before in her dreams.
The singer goes on to describe the beauty of this place; the skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. She talks about someday wishing upon a star and waking up where the clouds are far behind, where troubles melt like lemon drops high above the chimney tops, that's where she'll find herself. Patti imagines a world where bluebirds fly, but she questions why she can't fly there too. The repeated refrain of "why oh why can't I" resonates with the listener, encapsulating the struggle of believing in one's self and one's dreams.
Overall, the song "Over the Rainbow" is a song of hope and optimism. It speaks to the power of dreams and the importance of believing in oneself. While the idea of a magical land where all troubles melt like lemon drops may seem far-fetched, the song reminds us that in the face of adversity, hope can be a powerful weapon.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There is a place that is far away and high up in the sky
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
There is a magical place that I have only heard about in a sweet song
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In this special place, the sky is a beautiful shade of blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
If you believe in your dreams and are brave enough to pursue them, they may actually become reality
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
One day, I will make a wish upon a star and wake up in this magical place where there are no worries or troubles
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
In this special place, all problems disappear and float away like melting lemon drops, and I will happily reside above the rooftops
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Even though I see blue birds flying over this magical place, I cannot seem to reach it myself
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
I cannot help but wonder why I cannot reach this place, especially if little birds can travel there and be happy
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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@lexymartin6841
I don't even know what I even just experienced. The antics, the vocals, the runs, the wig. She dragged me through the valley and threw me over a damn mountain. Effortlessly
@ravie6973
You said it Lexy. I don't know what I experienced either but I keep going back for the experience. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Anime_4775
Yassssssss
@deneenjeffries2768
You worded that just right! Saw her in concert back then and that’s exactly what she did!
@Gman1998
Woah that sounded violent … but yes it’s true!
@GirlGamerAli
💀I cannot even with this comment lmfao. #facts
@Wisdom2812
She went over the rainbow, and took everyone with her!
@akevianwillis7551
Yes she did 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@barbararichardson2905
She took me❤❤❤
@tracyearwin2241
YES MA'AM!!! She "Saaaannngg" that song!!!! 😇🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️